BDB blog

It was a busy, bitter sweet, day. We were supposed to close at 4pm but the market stayed open until… we left? There are truly a lot of last minute shoppers out there! Everybody (vendors) seemed to be relieved it was all over though many (many) wished sales were better. Blame it on the weather, blame it on the economy – I kinda blame (part of) it on me. I can’t even convince you to take something for free… Someone once told me it should be easy to sell your own work since your truly passionate about it, well… I treated customers like I’d like to be treated (as a customer): the “I’ll leave you alone while you look and stay busy so you don’t feel uncomfortable” approach… Anyway, I’m sure I’ve gotten better at it however, I’m seriously considering hiring a proper salesperson for my next “market”. There are many other things I’ll do differently on my next market adventure, but I don’t regret one single thing about this past one. Despite my lack of selling abilities, sales were good, the reception of our products was excellent and I have gained a great amount of experience. Getting to meet my customers in person and receiving “on the spot” feedback was priceless.

Packing up was FAST. In a matter of minutes, the BDB booth was gone and we were in a taxi on our way back home.

Now, moving on to the next chapter…

None of this would’ve been possible if it weren’t for you.

Tomorrow is our last day

It (the month at the market) was freezing cold, it was long, it was exhausting, it was dusty… but I will miss it. I will miss chatting with my neighbors, meeting my customers, drinking hot ciders, eating (compulsively) chocolate truffles, visits from friends, listening to my neighbors sales pitch (and singing), hanging out with Sinead and Laila….. We’ve endured rain, snow, wind and crowds (and no crowds) . I gained a few (?) pounds, earned some experience, made new friends and of course: sales! It was – fun.

I look forward to the 30th day – when I’ll get to sleep in – and I’ll make the most out of the 29th.

Bare booth

Booth Set Up 1

Booth Set Up 2

Booth Set Up 3

Booth Set Up 4

Booth Set Up 5

Paul – thank you for stopping by!

For more information about our booth at the Union Square Holiday Market click here.

The sudoku days are definitely over (well, for quite some time now)… As Christmas is getting closer days are getting busier. Despite the mess left by the snow yesterday and a bit today plus the freezing cold wind, last minute shoppers have come out! It’s a little heart warming to think of the days Sinead and I took turns playing sudoku… Seems like ages ago.

The filler.

For more information about our booth at the Union Square Holiday Market click here.

P.S. KnitKnit Nguyen! You need to come back for another photo!!!